Author:focus-on-transport
Road safety trailblazers shine at Fleet Safety Awards December 3, 2024 The 2024 Fleet Safety Awards, announced during the Futuroad Expo in Johannesburg, honoured various individuals and companies for their leading roles in fleet and road safety. The event’s popularity underscored the transport industry’s commitment to safety, with attendance exceeding capacity. Attendees witnessed the presentation of 18 awards – the most in the programme’s three-year history. The ceremony featured speeches and panel discussions, including a standout talk by Bobby Shemmans, […]
Scania launches West African biodiesel pilot November 27, 2024 Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, Agence Nationale d’Appui au Développement Rural (ANADER), and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot project in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire. The pilot project aims to dramatically reduce emissions from public transport and create jobs through locally produced biofuels, and is a milestone in Scania’s systematic way of working with partners, authorities, and customers to enable the transition to sustainable transport. […]
Smooth supply chain sailing December 9, 2024 The holiday season is a critical time for businesses, marked by heightened demand and increased logistical complexity. During this period, transport and warehouse operations face extended working hours, reliance on temporary staff, and a surge in activities that strain safety protocols and compliance standards. Ensuring a resilient and efficient global supply chain with end-to-end visibility is essential to effectively manage these challenges. Real-time tracking, monitoring, and control of vehicles, assets, and cargo conditions […]
Unlocking transport opportunities: the role of YES December 6, 2024 First introduced in 2009, the integrated transport sector codes have now been amended. Understanding the impact of these changes is crucial, especially in exploring how the Youth Employment Service (YES) can support transport sector companies in achieving their B-BBEE goals. Before these updates, transport sector companies participating in YES adhered to specific conditions under the transport sector codes, distinct from the general B-BBEE requirements for YES outlined in the Gazette. […]
Suzuki Grand Vitara: Style meets innovation December 4, 2024 Searching for a compact SUV that delivers on style, technology, and versatility? The Suzuki Grand Vitara deserves your attention. Its recent redesign has been engineered to meet the demands of modern drivers, offering stand-out features in a crowded segment. The latest Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with a choice of two drivetrain options, including Suzuki’s first-ever mild hybrid petrol-electric powertrain in South Africa. This reflects Suzuki’s commitment to innovation and efficiency. Drivers […]
AMFI composites shapes tomorrow’s truck bodies today December 3, 2024 Behind the trucks and trailers on our roads lies a complex world of engineering and materials science, crucial to ensuring cargo arrives safely and cost-effectively. COLIN WINDELL reports that AMFI Composites, based in Struandale, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), is at the forefront of this innovation. During the recent Futuroad exhibition in Johannesburg, Vaughn Finkelstein, director of business development at AMFI Composites, explained how the company is shaping the future of […]
Call for speakers for 2025 SAPICS Conference November 26, 2024 Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. The organisation has announced that the call for speakers for next year’s conference is now open. Confident, engaging professionals who have success stories, insights, knowledge, and skills to share with the supply chain community are invited to submit their proposals for consideration by the SAPICS speaker selection […]
Expired driver’s licences: know your rights! November 21, 2024 Are you driving without a valid licence? If you’re one of those many thousands, read on! We hear about this problem on a daily basis. Faulty equipment and poor administrative practices have given rise to hundreds of thousands of truck drivers and motorists driving with expired licence cards or Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs). Bearing this situation in mind, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has compiled a number of recommendations to […]
Suzuki empowers small businesses and promotes road safety December 9, 2024 In a country where reliable and safe transport is essential for daily life, Suzuki Auto South Africa has emerged as a champion of small businesses and road safety. A robust and efficient transport system is crucial in connecting people to jobs, schools, healthcare, and commerce. For many South Africans, access to reliable transport is a stepping stone to economic independence. Recognising this, Suzuki Auto South Africa has introduced two […]
Three million diagnoses – and counting December 9, 2024 WearCheck, a leader in condition monitoring, has reached an impressive milestone: diagnostic manager John Evans recently analysed his three-millionth used oil sample at the company’s Durban laboratory. WearCheck specialises in evaluating used oils and other machinery fluids such as coolants, greases, and fuels. Using cutting-edge laboratory techniques, its experts assess the health of engines and machinery components, predicting potential mechanical issues before they occur. Evans, who joined WearCheck in Durban in […]
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